Broom Flats (FR 2N01) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Broom Flats (FR 2N01) in CA

Road corridorSan Bernardino NF, Mountaintop Ranger District

4.2 mi from Big Bear City

Maps 7,644 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 10.1 of this road’s 11.7 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Rose Mine.
  • Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 11.7 miles through 19 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 22%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • Water crossings 3.1 and 4.5 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
  • Onyx Peak stands 1,466 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles southeast.
  • Deer Spring lies 0.9 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Rules

  • Camping within 1/4 mile of State Highways, developed campgrounds, picnic grounds, developed recreation sites, trailheads, and private property.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 43–72°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.